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SX-28/S-40B/SX-73/SX-99/SX-100

Did you ever find a '669?

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George Shaffer  WA9BUV

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Great job

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Terry S.

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New enthusiast picked up an old hallicrafters reciever and was hooked

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Jim Neese WB9AZA

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COOOOOOOOL.

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Dave McDonald/K4EWC

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Chuck, I have your book and enjoy it very much. I presently have SX42, SX43, S40A. S38 and S53A. These are the receivers that I enjoy. All are in good shape and working. Thanks for the website. 73, Dave

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Ron  --  W1ARS

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Nice site. Amrefurbishing SX-28.

73, Ron

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Dennis Moore/ VK2NKD

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While as a member of the RAAF learning to intercept Japanese military telegraphy, in 1944, I encountered a Hallicrafters 'Super -Pro'. Probably the only one in Australia in those days.

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Fred Osterman N8EKU

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Enjoyed the site. Still new things to learn and discover about Hallicrafters!

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Bill Maruschak/VE6ETA

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Nice collection. I have a Hallicrafters S-38 in good working condition plus another that needs to be restored one day.

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Bob Zimmerman  WA2KTW

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Very much enjoyed your site. I started off with a S-38-E because I couldn't find a National NC 60 in my home town. Really envied one of my friends who bought a SX 25 at a bargain price. Just bought an SC-38-C and am amazed that it is a better performer than my E model. Thanks again for your e-hospitality Bob Zimmerman

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Eric Moore/K8CCA

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Very nice site, good luck preserving the vitage hamgear

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Marvin Nieman

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Love these boatanchors,Will these ever be outdated?

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Mike  KA2PMW

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Hi Chuck, Great web site!! Your collection is terrific. It's great to see all those terrific radios in your collection. I bought your book a few years ago and have enjoyed looking through it over and over.Brought back a lot of good memories. Thanks for preserving a piece of history. Regards, Mike Lega

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Dave Medley KI6QE/7

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You have made a lot of improvements since I visited you in Austin quite a few years ago. I was so happy and impressed to find your web page. Congratulations.

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David Obuck / K8QQ

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Wonderful site, keep up the good work!

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Joe, WP4AQK

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Very nice collection. It does bring me back good memories. My first shortwave radio was a S-38, back in 1969. Thanks for preserving a piece of history, I know my descendant will enjoy as much as I do. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

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Bob/no call

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nice site, interesting stuff. I've got a hallicrafter, but I know nothing aabout them. My dad gave it to me, it is just collecting dust,I wonder if it is worth anything.

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Bob/no call

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nice site, interesting stuff. I've got a hallicrafter, but I know nothing aabout them. My dad gave it to me, it is just collecting dust,I wonder if it is worth anything.

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Bill Thiele W2BWL

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Thank you for this work.

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Hi Chuck: Would like to see you take pictures of your museum in smaller sections so the details will be clearer. Maybe 4 or 5 radios to a picture with descriptions. Nice page Mack

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Yor sure have a GREAT website!

I'm trying to restore an S-40B and having a fun time. I used lots of Hallicrafter gear in the early 60's on the novice bands and always liked the rigs.

Keep up the good work!

Pat

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David A. Hubble, KG7RL

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Great Job

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Hi Eugene Patrick here and I own 2 Hallicrafters triplet stations. #1 is HT 33A, HT 32A, SX 101 Mark 3A and the HT 33B, HT 32B, SX 115. The first station the only one on the air at present because I am still under construction with the HT 32B transmitter. Love both of these stations and as soon as funds are worked up I will be finishing the transmitter 73 for now and I like your site. Also the SX 88k idea sounds like a winner and would like one on my operator bench.

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charles  KQ4EV

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God this is great! I wan't to do the same with another brand. Either national or realistic. However starting so late in life i've got a lot of work to do, and a small amount of capital to work with. congrat's charles

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Dennis Cosens   KC7UCE

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Just aquired an HT37 to compliment my sx111 & ht41. Will need to do a little cosmetic surgury, especialy the cages.Its fun to partisipate in the art of collecting and restoring. Thanks for being here to guide us.

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Your museum is the DX'ers/Radio Amateu's equivalent to "being like a little kid in a candy store. Kudos on an unrivaled collection and an excellent web presence.

Regards,

Tim Hufnell Pennsylvania, USA

(formerly W2XCM, you know the story, got married, lost interest, let the license drop, and am now trying to relive my younger years)

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Joseph D. Kramer  /  K3ES

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Just great. Former marine operator and shore station operator at WSL and WCC

Also collector of mechanical music like the Mills Violano ca. 1920's. Have both a single and double Mills (2 violins)

Kindest regards, Joe

jdkramer1@aol.com

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Jim Mullin  KN3DZY

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I had two Hallicrafter radios many years ago but I can't remember the model types. I always thought Hallicrafter radios were nice looking and the ones I had performed well for me.

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John McNeill

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Beautiful collection of radios. Would like to see them in person some day>

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Lon/K0WJ

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Chuck, Thank you so much for a great book. I never surf the web looking for Hallicrafter deals without it being right by my side.

73, Lon - K0WJ

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Lee Rogers/WB4DRJ

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Have been an amateur since 1952 and have retired recently. I have started collecting Hallicrafters receivers that I have owned or worked on in the past. I find this site useful in jogging the memory on some of the oldies but goodies.

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Mark Hilliard, N3NBL

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Hi Chuck,

Have enjoyed your book and website. Saw that you obtained the "HTX" hallicrafters two meter radio on ebay a few weeks ago. In your book you only had a pen and ink drawing of it. Figured it would be something for you to get a real one. I was rooting for you. Congratulations!

Mark

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Mark Hilliard, N3NBL

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Hi Chuck,

Have enjoyed your book and website. Saw that you obtained the "HTX" hallicrafters two meter radio on ebay a few weeks ago. In your book you only had a pen and ink drawing of it. Figured it would be something for you to get a real one. I was rooting for you. Congratulations!

Mark

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George Forsyth AA7GS

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Hi Chuck, 107 piece collection in montana have spoken with you via telephone.

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Liisa Rotondo

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Very interesting tour! I really had no idea about Hallicrafters! Thanks for the tour!

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Ron Gruninger ,WA8MJY

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Very nice web site and very interesting. I went searching under the name Hallicrafters and yours was the first one I tried. I have a S-39 Sky Ranger and was curious what information was out there. I didn't find anything but will keep checking-in occasionally in the future. Thanks and good luck. 73 Ron

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RICK e-mail rcsr@bellsouth.net

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I HAVE A HALLICRAFTER HT-37 . I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS WORTH OR IS IT A COMMON UNIT OR ANYTHING ABOUT IT . CAN YOU PLEASE HELP !

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kelly   gainor

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This is my first time at your sight i have a s-38,s-38a,s-120 also a national super60 reciever your information is very interesting thankyou very much. {kelly gainor}

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Dennis Williamson  N9WBJ

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My mother worked at the Chicago plant when I was a little one (1951) and I like the idea that Hallicrafters tried to get shortwave into the home. I collect some and am looking for my first store bought radio I think it is the S-41? I have your book and use it at the flea markets my mom likes going throgh it for the memories.

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Cool site! Got my first radio SX24 in 1952, and also have an SX25, SX28 and several S38, along with ur book. One of these days I'll spring for an SX16.

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Nick van Vonno

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Useful book, useful site. Would like to see more fixup/restoration material. Interested in Hallicrafters and National HRO's, sure does take up the space though....

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Fabio Liberatori   I Ø LBE

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Greetings from South Europe...!! I already have your excellent book, and now am very pleased to see you on the WEB too... Here we love Hallicrafters too, and have restored several rigs, now in daily use on the local 10 and 80 meters "BA-Net"...

Thanks for your work and best wishes, Fabio, IØLBE

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Very interesting site, Chuck. Recently picked up a TW-55 less base. Haven't tried to fire it up yet. Front panel is loose. Also picked up something that looks like the 45H36 but the tuning knob is plain. Decent shape, but not working. Have a lot more, mostly communications receivers. Nothing exotic, but having fun and running out of space! Any suggestions? Love your site. 73. John, W4AWM

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Very impressive Chuck. Keep up the good work. Jonn.

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Leonard E. Meek  (No ham call)

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I like your page and your book. You provided some interesting info about my R-649A.

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Leonard E. Meek  (No ham call)

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I like your page and your book. You provided some interesting info about my R-649A. I also have 3 S-20R's, an SX-25, 2 SX-28's, an S-38, an S-39, an S-40A, an SX-43, an S-76, and an SX-101 Mk.1. A friend just gave me an 8-R-40. Keep up the good work.

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Tony English

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My Brother, W.Ed. English-W6WYQ, has loaned me a collection of Hallicrafter radios to display in my company lobby. I am looking for Hallicrafter history and info to present with the display. Please let me know where I can colect such info. Thanks,

Tony English-"tenglish@englishsales.com"

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Joe Kaiser Ka8icu

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I have a SX-71 which was my novice receiver and I have a SR-400 but I am missing the ps-500 powersupply. Looking to find one. So I can get the old girl on the air. Nice webpage, 73, Joe

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Erland Babcock  K1GPH

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Very interesting site

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Hal Henegar (W5MDL)

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Have been to the REAL museum .. "in the flesh" ... but quite a while ago. I was IMPRESSED! Quite a collection! My first "commercial type" receiver was an S-20-R in 1947. Somewhere in my "archives" I have a photo or two of it. Chuck .. my commendations ... we're proud of you! Hal

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Hello Chuck; it´s a fantastic Website and your Museum is unique. I buy your book an the HAM-Radio 1998 in Friedrichshafen. It´s great. The best documentation of boatanchor Hallicrafters. I collecting Hallicrafters since 1969 (I get my licence in the same year). I have several Hallicrafters in mint condition. I work with it every time. It´s a SX-101A, SX-115, HT-32A, HT-32B, SR-160; HA-1, S-40B.

Best regards es vy 73 Manfred, DK3SC

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Hello, Chuck:

Congrats on getting your own Web site. In my opinion, it was way overdue! I have a copy of your book, and as much as I thoroughly enjoy it, your Web site has as much appeal to me, if not more so. It's already one of my favorites sites to visit, and I just found out about it today. Keep up the great work on behalf of all us Hallicrafters lovers!

73, Tony

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j f smith

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thanx for answering emails....im trying to fix this radio and will use your info..thanx a again...ill write more! john

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Greg Gifford

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Hey Chuck, I really like your site! How do you sleep at night with so many sets to play with! Keep up the good work! Greg

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Lance Latten

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I grew up with a S-120. I spent countless hours listening to it. I passed up recently a S20r at a flea market for $25. Looking back, I was stupid. I hope to find one again. Thanks for the pictures.

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I still have the SX110 that made up my first rig c.1961. Recent additions are an HT37, SX111, S38D, & HT40. Enjoy your book.

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I have a Hallicrafters SX28 and got a charge out of seeing your radio on the internet. Mine is only missing the S meter. I currently have a bid on Ebay for the S meter I'm missing. I hope I get it. Nice site and Happy Collecting!!!

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  JACK IVERSON     K0EWU

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THOUGHT THAT I WOULD LEAVE MY NAME HERE. JACK

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John Kassay  VE3FDK

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Excellent work. Nice to see all those boatanchors still glowing in the dark.. Had Hallicrafters since first licenced in 1962. SX-43/SX-100/SX-101A/HT-32A Great radios . Presently I have SX-101A mkIII : SX-100: HA-1 TO Keyer: plus R-47 and R-48 speakers Still collecting. 73 John...

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Bill Clark/K0WV

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Hi Chuck, Hope to chat with you again if you ever make it back to MPLS, MN. Great site!!

73 Bill

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Kenji Hoshino/JH1TFE

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I Really enjoyed your web page! I ve been searching for any Hammerland /collins/drake/hallicrafter gears!!

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Angela G7SUQ

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Hi, love the site, I`m very interested in war time radio exploits and have set up a web site to collect war time memories for a project and eventually a book. If you were involved in radio during ww2 or in any branch of any service, or even on the home front, I`d love to hear your story, you can e-mail me anek@ndirect.co.uk or call in at my web site: http://www.mynetcentral.com/ww2memories/ where you can leave me a message. Best Wishes, Angela

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Great site! Please stop by my office, at: http://www.onlinetheater.com for poems, short stories and soon...online streaming video plays based on our short stories! New faces, new talent...something new in entertainment!!!

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DAN  KB1CZJ

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GREAT SUFF 73

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Terry Gray

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Loved your collection. I would love to have a collection like yours.

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john luttrell

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I hope to oneday visit your museum. I bought my first Hallicrafters S-38 A in October 1948. Still have it by my bedside.What memories!

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jim koehler

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GREAT SITE...keep up the good work.im in the middle of repairing an sx-28a that i found in a dumpster(of all places!) who sez dumpster diving dosent pay off

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John E. Conefrey

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Oh, the memories! Amazing collection. Wish I had kept the Hallicrafters I,ve had back in the ole days.

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Enjoyed the visit. I have a few Hallicrafters models though they are not so easy to find over here. Look forward to visiting again. Best wishes..From Leeds, England.

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Peter C. Patton  W0EWQ

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Nice site, Chuck. I haven't seen you since I left MCC in Austin. Looks like your collection contuinues to grow. I am still kicking my self for selling my SX-28A and my BC-610 I, now that AM has come back a bit. Maybe I will find another pair one day. Pete

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Pete, KI4PA

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Absolute fantastic! Just love looking at all of those rigs. p

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Still have my faithful "Sky Buddy" which I took with me to the SW Pac. area in WWII. I listened to "Tokyo Rose" and air combats in progress many times. Have letter from Hallicrafters Co. after war when they replaced the power transformer for me. First licensed in 1934, still hamming! Great web site!!

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Still using an SX-117 Ciao !

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Shel  - K9APE

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TNX for the site. I have a SX-96 Receiver with manual from ~1954 when I was a student at Lane Tech HS in Chicago.

One day, I went to the Hallicrafters plant. A nice man by the name of Fritze Franke spent an unforgettable hour showing me around.

A few years ago, I won a pair of decade boxes built by Fritze Franke & Associates, Consulting Engineers, 919 Ridge Ct., Evanston, ILL. 60202. Fritz is a SK. I'm happy to have some of his gear as a token of what a great Elmer he was.

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Great Site.

I still have a SX-96 & manual that I bought in 1954 when I was attending Lane Tech HS and was first licensed.

At that time, I went to the H factory to see how they were built and was given a tour by Fritz Franke.

A few years ago, I won a hamfest prize of two decade boxes that Fritz built. They're wonderful souveniers to remember a great Elmer.

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Nice site. Have an early model SX-9. Got it at a flea market, $15. Case had some surface rust. Several tubes were replaced with minature 9 pin types, and a general mess of the internal wiring. It does receive, not well. It will be a major overhaul. That project will be one after I finish a National NC-183 that needs to be re-capped and re-align. Keep up the good work on these old radios.

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David Hoover

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Your as avid a fan of Hallicrafters as I am.

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Gardner Page // W1UGV

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Hi Chuck, Nice web site you have. We have been around radio stuff since 1942, and rally enjoyed the old radios that hams had in the old days. We have had our ham ticket since 1951. 73.....Gard

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Enjoy your site. Am not an active collector but have had a S-38-D since 1967. Gave $20.00 to my high school electronics teacher back in 1967. Have worked on it over the years and it has given me many hours of fun listening. I ran on to a Minerva Trpoicana at a flee market and could not resist. It works. Love your collection of S-38s. Would like to complete a set myself one day.

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Charles Morrison

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Great Book! Now I need to find some nice radios!. Im hooked.

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I must say, I am very impressed with your Hallicrafter web site. Well organized and the pic's are great, my eyes are wide open looking for more of these in little Rhody! Thanks again Chuck, best of luck to you with your site and collection.

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Ned Harbert K4CNB

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Very good web site.Wood like to see moore of your radios.I have a SX-43 workes good,got it new and trying to keep it in good cond.Thanks for your site.

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Tim N8MBY

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Great fun looking and collecting. Keep up the great work on your collection .

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JACK  K0EWU

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THANKS FOR A NICE TOUR. IVERSON

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Chris, WB6OLJ

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Great website!

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Thanks for maintainig this Website.

Good job!

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Gary Brown/WZ1M

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Hi Chuck. Interesting web-page, well done. I am also a Hallicrafters collector and have a bunch of pictures, if you would like to see them. I also have a web-site dedicated to tubes, manuals and parts. Would it be asking to much to place my web-site into your links page. Looking forward to see any new additions to your collection. Gary Brown....WZ1M web address is: Tubes_Tubes_Tubes.tripod.com/tubestubestubes/

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Sorry, I left out part of the web address.Here it is again.

http://Tubes_Tubes_Tubes.tripod.com/tubestubestubes/

Regards, Gary

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I really enjoyed your web site, My Hallicrafters include sx43, sx23, s40a and s40b. 73 Don

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Shel - K9APE

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W9ARB has donated a S-76 Receiver and a R-46 speaker to the North Shore Radio Club www.ns9rc.org for sale. If you are interested, then please e-mail me at Shel@k9ape.com with your bid or questions.

I am located on Chicago's North Shore.

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Bruce Feinberg

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Lookin gooood !

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I´m delighted with the site! I was only a 9-year old kid when I saw my first Halli- crafters gear. This was the huge and power- ful SX-28 Super Skyrider (from l940, if I am not mistaken). You can imagine all the joy and excitement when I saw this and all the other receivers by Hallicrafter on Mr. Chuck Dachis wonderful book ! Now I shall add to that the resources of his Web Site ! I hope it wont be too much for an old man´s heart ... I don´t know how to thank you properly.

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Larry Goodrich  W9HTK

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Very nice web site, great book, yes I have it. I'm an old Hallicr4afters user. S40B, S38b, SX101, HT37, HT32, various Halli speakers, etc. Larry

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Larry Goodrich  W9HTK

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Very nice web site, great book, yes I have it. I'm an old Hallicr4afters user. S40B, S38b, SX101, HT37, HT32, various Halli speakers, etc. Larry

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On the air in 1966 with my Dad's S-40. It still works. In August bought an SX-115 at a hamfest with WA4ATT on front. I also got an R-48 speaker with it. The audio with the R-48 is fantastic. Listening to hams on 20 SSB, i wish modern radios had that great an audio quality. How come no one has decent audio anymore? in 1966, most of my QSL cards had Hallicrafters, Hammarlund or Heathkit on them all for Ham radio. Why all the "H" words? This was a mystery to me for years.

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Howard E. Munn, WA2STR

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Fantastic Web site, I really enjoyed the old antique radio pages, I started this hobby in 1956 and have quite a collection of old radios. Thanks for being there I get a emotional kick out your site everytime I visit, and remember those old radios. munnh@SPAWAR.NAVY.MIL

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Fred n2lno

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Hello, Very nice collection...wonderful stuff.

you can find me on the web at http://www.qsl.net/n2lno

best 73 Freddy

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Ray Garner

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I am impressed with your collection. I always wanted a hallicrafters as a kid. I have 10 of them now and growing. Thanks

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Dave Bargovic  NR2J

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Great site and one that I will continue to come back to time and time again. I have a small collection of Hallicrafters, about a dozen sets and love them all. Just recently acquired an SX-110 to replace the one that I let go over 30 years ago. Also have Chuck's book and it is a constant reference source for me. Thanx Chuck from all of us who love these old radios.

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My first tube radio? Italy, circa 1972, age 16... It was a case-less and speaker-less AA-5 (or something like that: it had tubes and was very small) to which I attached a pair of toy telephone speakers to use as earphones. I survived!! and have been hooked ever since. You capture the spirit and the emotion of why we play with radios: magical objects that make voices and sounds come out of thin air. A silent radio cannot be left as such. Keep up the good work and thanks!

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I enjoyed Joe Veras's article in the August 2000 CQ pg 102.

The S-38 got me started in ham radio. An army buddy had one when I was it the service. I found one at a garage sale. They did not know what they had... I have many of the main parts to a BC 610. If you have need for parts like this, let me know. Some day soon I will I need to toss a lot of this old stuff. 73's Tom

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I HAVE SEEN YOUR NAME FOR MANY YEARS IN THE RADIO MAGS.

YOU HAVE A GREAT SITE . KEEP THE THE FINE JOB 73 LARRY

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Gary D Poorman/ K4VT

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Very nice web page Chuck. Been looking around for the dial cord stringing info on the S-19. Have Your book here and it provides much enjoyment. Collect Hallicrafter basket cases and spend my leasure restoring them.

73 Gary K4VT k4vt@gte.net

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First radio SX43 bought by cutting grass with push mower. Acquired SX28a by trading a $12.00 5-tube for it. Great days in late 40's and early 50's Houston. Chuck you have done a marvelous service for old radio lovers, Many Thanks.

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I am so pleased to look at the fine old Hallicrafters equipment, after all these years off the air. As an amatuer, I owned a National NC-183, a real dog! Hallicrafters always seemed to be the equipment just below Collins to me. Thanks for the efforts. I have been cruising the net looking for what I now understand the hobby calls a boat anchor! Thanks again

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I have yet to see the all of the site, but what I have seen looks great. I have an S-20R that has never been out of the box till it was given to me (bad caps no time) and also a FPM 300 that is working with a jury rigged belt for the band switch that needs more work. Anyone that can give me some ideas? Donn WB8ZNM

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Darrell Hagan/KA7BTV

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Wonderful site! In the early '80s, I collected Hallicrafters for awhile, at peak had about 22 pieces (mostly receivers) in my collection. Got married & had to SELL IT ALL except for my trusty SX-28 which I've had since age 16 (I'm now 38). Thanks for the wonderful information,memories,etc. - I'll most certainly by the book when I can.

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Loved your collection.I have several Hallicrafters in my collection.I still use an HT 37.

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Rodger Henly VE7DZD

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Hi Chuck: I have quite a few Hallicrafters com radios from the 30's and 40's. Some are Canadian. You have a good site and I have your book, use it a lot. Thanks Rodger

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Your museum is great. Would like to spend hours there.

I have an S53A that I have had since 1954 and an S38E that I acquired as a collectable about 10 years ago.

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It is nice to see someone with so many wonderful old Hallicrafters.I personnally just acquired two: a S20R and a S22R both given to me by two different people I have no previous experienc with these and I am learning as much as possible since the S22R will need to be restored.The S22R is in near mint condition and will not need a thing.If you have any info on a Learavian RM402C beacon,broadcast and airline receiver

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Matthew Burgess

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It is nice to see someone with so many wonderful old Hallicrafters.I personnally just acquired two: a S20R and a S22R.

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Tom McDaris AB8BW

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I enjoyed you web site just like I did your book. Thanks Tom AB8BW Carleton, MI

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I have enjoyed your site.I have a hallicrafters model S-120A, in excellent condition.I have an idea of the value but would like to hear from an expert of its value and rarety.Also if there are any collectors in my area interested in buying this unit. Craig Deveaux Cape Breton N.S.Can.

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A very good site ,keep up the good work .

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Craig Deveaux

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A very good site ,keep up the good work .

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Craig Deveaux

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A very good site ,keep up the good work .

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Jim Smith

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Got a SX-96 when I graduated from High School in 1955. Still have it.

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Have a Model S 41 A Hallicrafter radio used until about 1954 by family watchmaker to obtain correct time from Greenwich in England. Sn: HA 101054. Has been stored, wrapped from dust and critters all these years. It needs a home. Tell me if this model is a musuem piece, and, if so, name some musuems I may contact. Thank you. Yvonne Sutherlin <yvonsut@ih2000.net>

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I would like to see pictures of the S-2 and S-3 as well as acolor photo of the Sky Master H8PA. Thanks very much for the photos you have already provided. Jim

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I would like to see pictures of the S-2 and S-3 as well as acolor photo of the Sky Master H8PA. Thanks very much for the photos you have already provided. Jim

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Years ago I saw an actual R-2 that you have shown and listed. It was owned by a school teacher. He said that it was Army surplus and had come out of a tank. It was in working condition. Hope this helps. 73's, WA5QHV

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Paul L.Yoder/WB3CEZ

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Thanks for the tour Chuck. This old stuff really brings back memories! 73..Paul {WB3CEZ}

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Gregory C. Lehner KD6HIT

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Nice site, outstanding collection. Thanks for helping to keep the past alive...even in today's high-tech world, there's a lot to be learned from how we got here.

Besides, there's nothing like the subtle "glow" of a vacuum tube...

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Chuck, I have two 5R10's and one has two civil defense symbols on the analog dial face at the AM scale and Green backing and the other has No civil defense symbols on the AM scale and Black backing.

Is this odd? andretticomet@aol.com

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so how wood you make fire works

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Giuliano SANDAL   / I1SAF

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Very interesting site !!!! I have some pieces by Hallicrafters : amateurs equipment HT32B and SR400 (complete line with external VFO). Best of luck ! Giuliano

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Jack Kelley / K4WY

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SX-28 owner

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I have acquired an old Hallicrafter cb v3 radio. I tried to hook it up a few days ago and it began to smoke. I am interested in selling the unit, but I don't know how much to ask. Can you help? My email address is mnewman@jcf.jonesnet.org I would appreciate any help you can give me. thanks.

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Thanks Chuck , i enjoyed it 73 Jim

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here, in Italy, is uncommon to have an Halli for me is today the BEST. This web site is for un amateur of HALLI how me, a infinitive source of notices.

Giovanni

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Earl Wheeler  WPE4CZC

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After a long lapse, I am re-entering swl-ing. With three old Hallis and one (wash your mouth) National, I'm in business. WPE4CZC is a SWL identifier from the early 60's from Popular Electronics when I was young. PE had a little fill-out to mail in, and you were given an SWL "call sign".

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Paul Sinclair

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Already have your latest book - very nice! I constantly refer to it while trying to enlarge my modest collection that now goes back to model SX-11

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Just looking. Have some Hallicrafters gear. SX 25, SX 100, TO keyer. Contemplating an SX 28.

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Most interesting pages to read when you have a background from 600 Hicks Road in Rolling Meadows. Jonn Bekkevold

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Most interesting pages to read when you have a background from 600 Hicks Road in Rolling Meadows. Jonn Bekkevold

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Jim Roughley/K5JUC

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Good to see there is a web page for these old radios.

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Stu Satrun    kw8k

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Congrats on your book....have some hallicrafters stuff..sx-117/ht-44...not enough..must have more. Good Luck.

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enjoy your web page. I have a S38C, it works, I don't really know just what I have. Is it a transciever/reciever, It has a headphone plug and a plug port in rear, but no label on it. It has a label on bottom showing tubes postions. Can you tell what I have and is it worth anything? I hope to have Ham license in couple of weeks. Thanks Bob

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Chuck, your book is great! You're doing a wonderful service to the ham radio community and to History. I remember my first shortwave receiver at age 12 was a Hallicrafters Super Skyrider with a big silver dial that a ham gave me. I used it as my only receiver as a Novice (KN8MHB 1957). Best of luck. Bert, N8NN.

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Enjoyed the visit. Well done my friend...!!! I was searching a photo of the RX SX71 that was used during the first amateur radio DX pedition to South Sandwich Island in 1955. Best regards

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Robert A. Craft, Sr., W6FAH

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Chuck, I purshased a copy of 'Radios by hallicrafters' in Tempe, AZ earlier this year, and can't put it down. My 1st receiver was S-38, then later SX99 when I passed my Novice test in 1956 as KN4HQQ. Now, I am restoring SR160 and must paint the cabinet. Where can I get the paint and what is the color? 73, Robert.

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Dave Ellers N2TJQ

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This is one of the best web sites dealing with radio on the web. I always check in from time to time to see if there is any thing new. I was glad to see that there was some new finds that were added to the many items that are here in the site. Happy Holidays. 73 Dave Ellers N2TJQ.

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VERY GOOD YOU ARCHIVE,I HAVE THE HALLICRAFTERS S40-B,I NEED THE DIAGRAM($) xe2zc@yahoo.com,sorry my inglish.

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Have a Hallicrafter CR-3000 AM-FM-SW stereo receiver and have it working. Am in need of a schematic and found link to Professional Electronics on your page. Some beautiful examples. Thanks

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I own a SX 100 which is NOT in working condition. I thought throwing it to the trash can. Is there a place where it could be restored?

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Judy Halligan

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Dear chuck, I am so thrilled that the Halligan Name and Hallicrafters is so important to so many people. I have an old receiver and some other radioes and 2 walkie talkies. Hallicrafters history is so important. With the movie Peral harbor coming out and that Hallicrafters radio told all they were coming is interesting.And never told. My father Robert F. Halligan was president for many years and was the one that sold it. We all lived Hallicrafters it was a family.

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http://members.aol.com/JaisiniArt/home.html " The official Paul Jaisini site" Yustas Kotz-Gottlieb New York This action is taken on behalf of "Gleitzeit" of Paul Jaisini to bring high aesthetics to people. Paul Jaisini - Gleitzeit

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Kim Canterbury WA7BTG

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What a wonderful website Chuck, I remember seeing your ads over the years and was now finally seeing the fruits of your efforts in preserving some of the finest equipment ever made. I started out years ago with a S-76 and SR-34 and sure would like to have them again. Your efforts sure paid off, Thanks and 73, Kim

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Robert W. Rosenhahn /  KE6LNI

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Great Site and I have Both of your books. All my Ham friends keep borrowing them untill I tell them to get their own.

One main interest they have is the pricing guide. I keep getting phone calls about the value of this or that hallicrafters radio.

Bob Rosenhahn KE6LNI

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Jim Stone/WD0EJK

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Hi,

Nice site with very good pictures. SX-62 owner since 1968 when I bought a used one. I recently saw a Hallicrafters AM tabletop receiver in a beige plastic case, model 611? I had not seen one like that before.

Jim

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Joe Mead  K2JT  ex-WV2IRS

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1958 listened to friend's S38D,built a Lafayette Explor-Air in 59 and got Novice Lic. Upgraded to S38C and used it w/6L6 rig(fancy hbr version of the Ameco CW TX) built by W2MJD. Have owned S38B & S38E in the past,also S85. Now have the S120 and S38D.Slaveing over the S38D trying to get Bandspread to work-don't have right spring or know correct way to set it up,much slippage. This baby has a pwr xfmr and 6 Volt Tubes!

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Craig Kleinfield/KC2GLB

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VERY INTERESTING SITE! I USED TO OWN 2 HALLICRAFTERS MANY MOONS AGO.

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Rodger Henly, VE7DZD

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What has happened to the Hallicrafters Collectors Assc? We get a <Directory Listing Denied> message. Have they gone the way of the Collins Reflector. 73 Rodger

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Ray Poularas VK2MRP

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Hello, I like the radio items on this page and collect hallicrafters radio and Ham Equipment. I have a number of operational Hallicrafters stations. Check the Site for some photos of my operating desks. www.tuberadio.com

Regards Ray

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Tom Gaskill, N6DAQ

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THIS WEB SITE IS GOOD TO FIND INFORMATION. DOES ANYONE KNOW WERE I CAN GET INFORMATION ON SX-101A. SNED INFO TO: BIGHAMTOM@JUNO.COM THANKS AN 73'S

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Gary Sims  WB5LFO

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I thought the website was great. Thanks for the work in keeping the site online.

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Dick Spoula, N9CQO

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Having been a Hallicrafter employee for seventeen years, your website and collection brings back many fond memories of the Halli gang. The radios of the tube days were to us Work's of Art and your museun showcases them all. Good Luck and thanks for the memories.

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Ross A. Hochstrasser/Bavarian Radio

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Hi Chuck, I am the proud owner of anSX-73, SX-28A, an early skyrider(?) and a couple S-40A's. I enjoy reading your book and of course looking at the pictures. Good job on the website!!! Email: bavarianradio@mediaone.net Thanks, Ross

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Ron Wilhelms

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I've owned a Hallicrafters SX-62A since 1959...what a great radio...do you know of a source for tubes? Don't need any right now, but might like a few spares, just in case!

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Ron Wilhelms

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OOPS! Forgot rwilh80270@aol.com...for source of vacuum tubes...delighted to find your site...thanks very much for your work!

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LARRY WOLFF, WA2ALY

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I JUST FIRED UP MY HT-37 AFTER SITTING UNDER A GARBAGE BAG FOR 20 YEARS, AND WITH THE HQ ONE EIGHTY I'M WORKING THE WORLD.

NICE JOB

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Jeff Cerniglia

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Great site, I just started collecting Hallicrafters sets starting with a really clean SX-17 and just recently a S-38B and S-53A. Keep up the site, a great resource.

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Bob Dietzel / KB3DJK

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I have a SX71A, S40A and S20R, all in very good condition but I like the SX71A best and use it quite often.

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LOVE THE BOOK.

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Love your book looking for more Hallicrafters links

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David Lieberman

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Stopped by looking for information on a Skyrider Jr (S41-?). Found it on one of your links. I've had it since I was a kid (1970's) and now it's time to restore it. (big job!) Glad to see there are a lot of resources out there. Great site!

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I have a nice old SX-28A for sale.

Hallicrafters S-38D receiver with a small rust spot on the front, but otherwise excellent.

Also, an HA-1 "TO Keyer" that is nearly mint.

See: http://home.cfl.rr.com/happysurfer/radios.htm

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W4HQF  Don Voigt

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Nice. Still looking for a s-19, like I had in 1936.

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Liam Mc Nulty    EI 8 DN

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Have just discovered the site "Very Impresive. I have two Hallicrafters one Sx28 and one S20R. Both in nead of repair When I get to them.

SX28 Band Switching very bad.

I am very happy to have discovered your site. Keep up the good work.

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Larry WA7SOU

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The Hallicrafters Collectors Association is now calling itself Hallicrafters collectors International. The Hallicrafters .org website no longer exists.

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Patrick Franzis N1OCJ

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Hi Chuck, I just picked up your book, great job and great reading for your fellow radio nuts.

Take care, Pat http://www.qsl.net/n1ocj/antique.html

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just purchased an sx-42. rehab parts on the way. should be something wonderful! looking for an sx-28. hi!

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i would to thanx all of the men who are building this great site & i hpe that all friends will visite this site

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Dave / W8DAK

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Years ago my first receaver was an SX100 which got my feet wet, I now kick my self for getting rid of that receaver which in it's day was a fine machine. You have a great looking radio room 73

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My first SW was an S-38A. That was 30 years ago..Currently own two s-53's, 3 s-38's 1- s-40 and still looking! I love these radio's!!

Pete Dazer

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Garry Boldenow  K0SFU

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I have a very pristine SX-100, with all original tubes except one, which I still use to listen to the HF bands. Its a joy to hear all the signals just as I did in the 1950s (only now of course the kinds of HF broadcasting has changed a great deal). Thanks for the site.

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nice web site will visit often. i picked up a sx120 rx the other day anyone got a schematio for this i can get a copy of? tks kce@freeway.net

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Jeff Cerniglia

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Great site!! been a radio collector for the past 3 years but just recently got the Hallicrafters bug and how!!! I have enjoyed your book and it has helped me a great deal identify sets and their values.

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Clinton Lurvey WA1TFS

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I won a SX-100 in perfect condition.. I also own 5 CB3a's

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Clinton Lurvey WA1TFS

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I own a SX-100 in perfect condition.. I also own 5 CB3a's

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RON  WB9VTT

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Great web site lots of info.

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Joey KE4DRJ

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I realy enjoy your web site. Great job. I've been collecting hallicrafters since I got my call sign.

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dave ellers n2tjq

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I like the changes on your site. I enjoyed your personal radio section. You have some very nice consoles from the 1930s. I had one of the rca 810k consoles in my teens, that was a fun radio! I tried to id those two canadian radios but no luck yet. I know of some one with a good selection of catalogs from the 1950s and 1960s. He might have those radios in one of them. Thanks for a enjoyable time Dave Ellers president Schenectady Antique Radio Club.

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Great page you have,I have two Hallicrafters of my self, one TX HT-46 and one Reciver S-108 and I still use them both. I have never found a SX-146 reciver to my HT-46 TX so I tok what I found over here instead so therefor it be the S-108. Schame was that when I fix the reciver the number and lines at the scaleglas be destroyed and I think it is hard to find a new scaleglase in these days.

All the best from SM7SYH Sven-Arne Adolfsson in south Sweden

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Chuck, Great job on the book and the site. My son is Bill Halligan's great grandson and will find this bit of family history interesting.I have several working sets and enjoy listening in from time to time. Kevin Culhane

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Ed Cole  WB0SUT

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interested in building spekers for use with SX 28

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hi chuck ,wonderfull sight i'm listening on a sx88 now, got a sx11 and a sx28a wonderfull sight. god bless you to keep the name alive we know what stand the test of time, will have my own collection as time goes on , thanks again, got your book, wonderfull!! sincerly yours, ed turner kb8mpr

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Great Web site. Enjoy your book and the historical information about the Hallicrafters Co. Your book fills a hugh gap in the history of radio, Thanks Chuck. Sam Rotundo www.radiodetective.com

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Jess, N2CA

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Nice site. They don't make gear like this anymore!

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Chuck - Fantastic job ! When I met you at Dayton Hamfest and we struck up an eye ball QSO where I was tailgating, I had no idea that you would build the world's greatest museum of Hallicrafters gear...and from that day and with ur assistance, I started my own small collection.Thank You for ur friendship and all that you helped in our great fraternity..73 OM .Packy de A E 3 O

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IN 1946-1947,I AM A YOUNG MAN IN TIANJIN CHINA,I USE ONE TUBE '45', A RCA TRIODE TUBE, TO BUID-UP A TRANSMITTER,THE CIRCUIT IS HARTLY OSCILLATOR. ONLY ONE TUBE! IN CHINA ON AIR I GOT A HAM REPLY FROM U.S.A. NOW I AM AN OLD MAN BUT NOT A HAM AGAIN,EVEN SO I HAVE VERY INTERESTING IN SHORT WAVE RIGS. AND IS HALLICRAFTERS RECEIVER LOVERS. MY e-MAIL ADDRESS:lkyoung@hutchcity.com MY HOME PAGE:www.geocites.com/laikau/mypage.html

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I AM HALLICRFTERS FUN.FOR LONG YEARS. I AM VERY GLAD THE WEB SITE WHICH BUILT BY YOU. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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Bob Halligan

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I was blown away. Even my grandfather would have been impressed!!

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Dick,wb9vdk

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Wonderfull site,keep up the good woek.

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Dr Michael Hudgens/ W6YQ

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Looking for an SX-28

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KA4LFP

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actually, I haven't seen it yet....

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John Goshen

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Beautiful , Looking for a early 50's console TV with door enclosures in working order. Any ideas ? Thanks John jmgoshen@cybermesa.com

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Beautiful site.

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Roger Tabor WB3JJT

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Looks Good .

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JACK IVERSON    K0EWU

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THIS WILL BE A GOOD VENUE FOR THE COLLECTORS OF HALLICRAFTER STUFF....

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Jerry Boehme,  K7TW

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I have a SR-2000, with two new 8122 as spares that works just great! Better receiver than my old drake 2b and a fairly new Yaesu FRG-100. just an input to your nice site

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An SX-99 was my first large receiver and it was indeed a lovely piece of gear, but that 6SH7 RF amplifier stage was so noisy! I replaced it with a 6CB6 using a spare 7-pin tube socket and and octal tube base. The set was much quieter and seemingly more sensitive as a result.

73! John

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Hallicrafter SW500 found in dumpster, replaced light bulb in panel and has worked since then, dont know to much about it, thankz

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Great site...have an SR-160, and still going strong. Bought used, and had to "modify" or "unmodify" the S Meter and put the original back in. But, it helped in more ways than one.

Thanks Chuck and Brad!

73

Bill, W0LPQ

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Just purchase Hallicrafter cb mod-20 for $20 us...how does it sound to you?

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hi chuck..i have your book radios by hallicrafters and it is well done. just picked up two HT37's and a SX101 yesterday. i got a manual for the 37's but nothing on the 101. where can i get a copy for the 101.

tnx 7 73

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jerry boehme   K7TW

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well, I have a SR-2000 that works just fine. Better noise base than my old Drake 2-B and my Yeasu FRG-100. still kicks out 1kw on 40m cw.

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My latest is an SK71.How do you rate it overall? My e mail is rhodydan@webtv.net Thanks in advance for you'r reply.

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allen glueck ,w5ghk

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need circui t diagram of SX 130

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allen glueck w5ghk

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need circuit diagram for SX 130 for restoration tks 73

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Enjoyed the fine line of Hallicrafters Radios, spent many hours listening to the old shortwave bands. I miss the old radios they were the best little receivers ever made. I enjoyed your site, thanks again, Howard E. Munn WA2STR Charleston, South Carolina

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Love this stuff! When first licensed, I lusted after an SX-101 and HT-32, but they were way out of the budget. Finally in 2000, acquired an SX-101 and HT-37 and they sit in a place of honor across from my modern gear. Real Radios Glow in the Dark! 73, Barry - W1HFN

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WHO IS THE COMPOSER FOR PERAL HARBOR

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Beautiful site, I enjoyed wandering through. I can see how one could get addicted to these sets.

I ran across it while I was restoring a TW-2000 here in Vancouver. I am enjoying working on this one and I have got it playing really well, (after a recap and an allignment) I am now on the lookout now for a set of knobs and the skyrider antenna. Phil (mrhuntnpeck@home.com)

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I dont know much about radios but I really enjoyed looking around your museum . Your whole site is very easy to follow and I must admit very interesting to . Nice one !

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CRAIG LEVENTHAL           N3TPM

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Nice site. I did not have enough time just now to explore it completely. CRAIG

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Barry Husein

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i am a visitor i will live to tell you what i think later

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Rob Germon

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Hello, I use a Sx110 Hallicrafter receiver ever day here in my house in New Zealand. It goes well, sucks in the short wave signals. I cant undrestand why the company that owns the name doesnt produce radios again. I am quite sure there is a need again for the Hallicrafter line.

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George Ford, K2QIJ    6-2-01

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In 1954 I had an S38-D as an SWL. My buddy (later to become K2QWQ) and I found that we could send CW across town using the local oscillators of the S38 "Dog" and his 5R100A Hallicrafters receiver. The 5R100A was just like the S38D w/o the t/r switch and the BFO. We also modulated the local oscillator by connecting audio to the speaker terminals and vibrating the main tuning cap into FM transmission. Finally we got our tickets in 1955. The big "h" has a spot in our hearts.

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Michael L. Holliday

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My father passed away last year at the age of 80. In his workshop I found a Hallicrafters Company, Model 5-38D, S/N 105068. It picks up worldwide and is in excellent condition. Can you tell me about it's value. Thanks. hollidml@erols.com.

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Bill Bastas

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http://www.bastas.com Nice site Chuch. Did you build it yourself. Impressive collection. Great to run into you today at Home Depot. See Ya..........

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Bill Bastas

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http://www.bastas.com Nice site Chuck. Did you build it yourself. Impressive collection. Great to run into you today at Home Depot. See Ya..........

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Paul Goodman, KC2HHB

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Love glowing tubes. Its radio the way it otta be!! I use an HT-37 on 80 and 40 meters phone (LSB & AM) and its gotten compliments on audio quality. Also use it for CW. Looking for a matching rcvr, even though it'll mean rearranging the shack to make room. I also use a Drake TR-4C. Thanks for the neat site, Chuck. 73 de KC2HHB Maine, New York

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I found exactly what I was searching for! God Bless you for your web site! Truly made my day and fellow other hams I'm helping! Golden revolving 73's to you old man! Michael Pischel kb0tiy

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Enjoy the site! I own a Hallicrafters R274/FRR (the military version of the SX73). I love it. I am still restoring it.

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Looks great!!!

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birney.adams@usop.com

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I have a Hallicrafter Model SX-42. Is this model collectible?

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Chuck Owens

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first time for me. Trying to place a value on my sx101. AChuck

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Glad I found this site. Thoroughly enjoyed the book, thanks Chuck. Hope to meet you on the air one day.... 73, Fred K2DX

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IW1PHD  GIANLUIGI ORECCHIA

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A VERY WONDERFULL VISION 73 DE IW1PHD

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joseph erickson n8pmf

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chuck,i really enjoyed your book and your web site. i have some interesting radios that i plan on restoring,mostly millitary. 73"s joe

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Carlos Paz   EA4KX

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I remember very well, about 40 years ago,the old SX-28 property of EA4CX

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Tom McDaris AB8BW

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Great Book, I really enjoyed it.

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Very good page, I like and will see again.73 from Jesus

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My first SSB transmitter was a HT-32A. That was a second hand purchase back in July 1972. I still have fond memories of it and the excellent mechanical dial stops!

Can you put a few more transmitters on the site?

Dave

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I cut my eye teeth on an old SB-40B, as did my brother Evan, KØHYG. He still has that radio, and it still works! My first ever contact was via this radio receiver. I remember my brother and an older ham buddy connecting a Heathkit Q multiplier to it, and I must admit, it worked the first time. It was not mechanically (or electrically) stable and one had to be careful not to jar the operating desk too hard for fear that rare DX would be lost. Thanks for the memories.

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My first Hallicrafters was the S-28 or 38... which I got my father to send me in Lausanne, Switzerland where I was a medical student.I got a step-down auto-transformer locally as European mains are 220V 50 Hertz. When I left Lausanne in '53, I sold it to a Swiss Ham who was delighted to get a Hallicrafters and at a good price. In those days $1 USA = 4.28 Swiss Francs. I don't remember what price he bought it for. That was about 50 years ago. .Now I'm 76,

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My first Hallicrafters was the S-28 or 38... which I got my father to send me in Lausanne, Switzerland where I was a medical student.I got a step-down auto-transformer locally as European mains are 220V 50 Hertz. When I left Lausanne in '53, I sold it to a Swiss Ham who was delighted to get a Hallicrafters and at a good price. In those days $1 USA = 4.28 Swiss Francs. I don't remember what price he bought it for. That was about 50 years ago. .Now I'm 76,

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Hi Chuck,

Thanks for putting up this site. Your FAQ was very helpful too.

I purchased your book several weeks ago and was absolutely surprised at the high quality of the content (loads of pictures and great text) and the book itself is made so wonderfully that I know its going to last many generations of collectors to come.

Thanks for having the spark and taking the initiative in documenting the "hallicrafters" experience.

Best Regards

de Bill K2ANE

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Lionel N5LB

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Nice site. I have HT44/SX117/PS150/HA10; HT46/SX146; HT40/S108;

Tried to post wanted - small knobs for HT46 restoration but could find the link to post. Only the link to view ads and rules seem to be on the site.

73 n5lb@arrl.net

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Nice & interesting site! -- Steve

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Norm Gilinsky

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Just obtained and restored an SX-42, my first Hallicrafters boatanchor. I replaced all of the paper and electrolytic capacitors, and the radio works great on all bands. I also bought your book. It's really great. I wish there were more on restoration. Maybe there's a next edition in your future.

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José João Mónica Ferreira CT1-AVM

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Very much enjoyed your site.Have been an amateur since 1976.I started off with a HW-2036A and HW-101,now I am trying to restore my HW-101. Congratulations.

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Great site! I still have my original SX-99 with speaker from my novice days (1957)and it works just fine. My novice QSL cards show that the SX-99 was quite popular back then. Keep up the good work.

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Robert P. Giese, W7UY

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Nice site.

I had a Hallicrafters S38C and S38D years ago.

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Lyle Keipinger K8CWC

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I still have two Hallicrafter radio, s-38 and SX-100. To me there were the best radio ever built, gone but not forgotten

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Ah, brings back old times and good memories. I started as a short wave listener in 1952 with the S76, got my ham license in 1954, using a single 6L6, crystal controlled transmitter. In 1957 I got the beautifull, top of the line SX-101MKIII receiver. Along with the Johnson Viking Ranger, I built from kit, these two companions were my pals.

Norm

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My first comments are not correct. Hi Chuck, nice web site you have.I have been an amateur since 1978. I started off with Heathkit 2036A and HW-101 transceivers. But, before 1978, I am a listener and I use a Hallicrafter receiver Skyrider,with the weight of 43 kilograms. I bought it in the year 1968.This receiver is working, now I am trying to repair the audio amplifier. I modified the BFO (Beat Freq. Oscil.) circuit with a new tube and a new circuit diagram.

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Thanks for all the hard work, Chuck. I recieved an S-38C as a gift from an "in-law" a few years back. I'm hooked.

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I find this site very informative.

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Lew Rambo,  WA7ELI

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A nice site. Keep up the great work. It brings back many fun filled memories.

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Hello, I own an SX-71 receiver, a sr-400 cyclone II transciever, and a sr-500 transciever I am glad to see someone making an effort to keep the Hallicrafters story alive. Too bad we can make a retro unit today. Like the new indian motorcyles. Or the new bug. 73, Joe

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Nice site and great collection. Would like to see up close and inside boxes like the sx-42, other ham stuff and the 13 channel tv in steel case, my favorite.

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Your collection of Hallicrafters is finest that I have ever seen. Being an old ham of 55+ years and started out with a Hallicrafters, is reminestance of my early years in Ham Radio. Would love to visit your museum, if I knew your QTH. Are you open to visitors to view your fine collection?? N6AQS- Wally "e" mail ielltd@cwnet.com

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Tom McClure/WY1Q

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In addition to actively using my SX101/HT-37 combo, I design and build vacuum tube radio receivers and transmitters. I feel like I'm "keeping the faith". As far as I'm concerned, radio means tubes. Vacuum tube technology never fully matured before it was abandoned by the mainstream. Thank you for honoring the Hallicrafters tradition.

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just brought home a hallicrafters sx101a receiver with r-46b speaker, about a 9+ condition, from an uncle who "inherited" this unit from a friend. works great, with the exception of a little audio "garble"; my uncle (electronic whiz) suggests replacing a capacitor to fix. really like this unit. could use a fork lift/hand truck to move it! so far the sx101a does pretty well. look forward to learning more about hallicrafters gear.

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Very nice cllection. I took an SX28 out to Okinawa and it was the receiver that our battalion first got word that the atomic bomb had been dropped.

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I have been licensed since 1952 and my first receiver was a Hallicrafters S-38C. I was not happy with it so I added a BC-453 190-550 Kc as a Q-5er behind it and used it for several years on CW and AM. I always dreamed of having a Hallicrafters SX-28A that my Elmer had. Thanks for letting me on your site.

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YOU BID ON MY POWER SUPPLY ON EBAY. I WILL KEEP YOUR ADDRESS ON FILE FOR FUTURE REF. THANKS, MICHAEL HARRIS

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Great website. My station is a HT-44 w/matching PS-150, TOKeyer, SX-117, HT-45a amplifier.

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Fred Ne2e

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Excellent site, my first receiver was a 38C

Fred Ne2e

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iN THE LATE 30'S i SAVED UP A FEW BUCKS AND BOUGHT A SX 76 I THINK THAT WAS THE MODEL. IT HAD XTAL FILTER, BAND SPREAD WAS SHOWN IN A CIRCLE NEXT TO THE MAIN DIAL.

THINK THIS RADIO WAS AROUND $69.00 NEW, WAS IT AN IMPROVEMENT OVER MY 4 TUBE TRF!!

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Great Site, Have S38B that needs some work but sure love it. Picked up used in Alaska while assigned to Elmendorf AFB 76-79.

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Well I finally did it. I put together a real Hallicrafters antique station. It consists of: SX-100 receiver, HT-37 transmitter, D-104 michrophone, Heathkit SB-200 Linear and a G5RV antenna. I'm having a ball. My Icom ic-761 just sits there jealous as hell. I'll get back to the Icom someday. 73's, Clint clurvey@hotmail.com

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Enjoyed your web site. Owned an HT-37,HT-41,SX101A for many years. john

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Richy

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Proud owner of the Ultra Rare and super sensitive R-649UR coast Guard RX, with the rare cabinet.. Nice site.. Regards. Richy

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John---- W9EHU

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Nice site.... I went to CVS high school in Chicago and in 1958 my electronics class went to the factory and saw all the radio's being made...I will always remember that day... I have been a ham since 1960... 73 John

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Excellent site. Besides being a Drake fan I have always enjoyed Hallicrafters equipment. There's something about Hallicrafters that is all American!!!

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Helloo Happy to meet you Joseph.v.a

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bernie nicholson vk2abn

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my first real radio was a sx28a which I had for many years .This is an impressive site chuck all the best bernie nicholson .

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Michael K. Tremper KC2HFR

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Keep up the good work, Chuck!!

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Bill Frizzell-K4GCQ

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Licensed in 1956-I have always wanted to see the collection- Thanks for making this possible! You have put together an excellent site, and amateurs who have an interest in the wonderful Hallcrafter products owe you a "Well done" for your efforts. 73- Bill

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Loved your site. Maybe add Hammerlund and Collins to your collection. As a teenager (circe 1949, I dreamt of owning a Hallicrafter. Their designs were so beautiful, it influenced me all during my career, from MIT to many years as an EE. There was a certain elegance and appeal to their products. Who was the industrial designer? Thanks!

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Very nicely done. My first contacts in 1952 were with a borrowed SX-16. Then got an SX-24 as a XMAS present. It still sorta works! More recently have obtained an SX-25, an SX-28 an a couple of S-38s. Your book sure helps. Thanx.

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Steve Siter, K1WGN

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Hi Chuck, just visiting. You've helped me out in the past, thanks. Great web site, easy to navigate with just the right kind of stuff for my interest. 73, Steve

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I have a Hallicrafter S-38A tabletop receiver. Where can I find information about this receiver? Thanks, Roger D. Williams rwilliam7@juno.com

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Great to see such a nice site. Love those old Halicrafters rigs.

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i am looking for a hallicrafter ca-2 schematic.

thanks for any leads.

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Steven Brown

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I am breathless, in shock, and going into a coma! I have enough old tube equipment to choke a museum but Chuck has gone way too far. Someone check his temperature quick. He needs our help. HAHAHA! We need to become friends for sure! Maybe I can get in the will. Good luck, Chuck! God bless!

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ON PAGE 1 OF YOUR COLLECTION IS A SMALL TV. A FRIEND OF MINE HAS ONE THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE THE ONE IN THE CENTER OF THE PHOTO. HIS HAS 14 PUSH BUTTONS ON THE LOWER RIGHT PANEL. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT IT. THANK YOU EARL

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Vy FB ! Visit this site has been a nostalgia affair for me; most of the rigs were my childhood dream.... 73 de I2JJR Augusto

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Chuck: Great job on the website. Looking forward to firing up my one and only Hallicrafters, an HT-40, back up to team it up with my Eddystone receiver. Still need the meter and the h.v. RF plate choke. Good luck and 73.

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I recently purchased a SX-100, It does an excellent job. I plan on using it with the HT-40 and the HA-5 for a little CW in the near future. I bought your book and it is excellent, I have learned quit a bit about Hallicrafters more than I ever thought I would know. My dad owned a TV shop from 1950 to 1970. Thanks for all your information you have passed along.

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Thanks f